hit below the belt
to be unfair
throw in the towel
quit
on the ropes
in trouble
Beat you to the punch
Do something before someone else
Blow by Blow
a detailed story
lightweight
an unimportant person
have someone in your corner
to have support from an ally
go down swinging
to be persistent, not quit
down and out
defeated
saved by the bell
rescued at the last minute
Bob and Weave
To avoid or be evasive
roll with the punches
be flexible
Bare-Knuckle
Fierce or Determined
duke it out
argue
heavy hitter
an influential/important person
the gloves are off
being mean
take off the gloves
to stop being nice
Come out swinging
be quick and aggressive
ringside seat
a good seat, close to the action.